In an exchange of e-mails, Rob, a landlord, and Sam agree to a lease of a certain apartment for one year. Under the Statute of Frauds, this lease is enforceable provided
A) the e-mail is signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
B) the parties print and sign a hard copy of a document titled "Lease."
C) there is outside evidence, such as a security deposit, of the lease.
D) no one else signs a lease for the apartment before Sam moves in.

Question

In an exchange of e-mails, Rob, a landlord, and Sam agree to a lease of a certain apartment for one year. Under the Statute of Frauds, this lease is enforceable provided​
A) ​the e-mail is signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
B) ​the parties print and sign a hard copy of a document titled "Lease."
C) ​there is outside evidence, such as a security deposit, of the lease.
D) ​no one else signs a lease for the apartment before Sam moves in.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Statute of Frauds requires that contracts for the lease of real property be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. In this case, the exchange of e-mails between Rob and Sam would satisfy this requirement if Rob signed the e-mails. Therefore, choice (A) is the best answer. Choices (B), (C), and (D) are not relevant to the enforceability of the lease under the Statute of Frauds.

In an Exchange of E-Mails, Rob, a Landlord, and Sam